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Early Horn. A very early variety, and as a table Carrot is much esteemed, both on account 

 of the smallness of its heart, and the tenderness of its fibres. As the roots are 

 very short, it will grow well on shallow soils. Perpkt.. 5 20 



Orange Intermediate. Size medium; skin bright orange-red ; flesh orange-yellow. Sweet, 



well flavored, and, while youn^, excellent for the table. Per pkt, 5 . . .15 



Long Orange. A well-known standard sort. Roots long, thickest at or near the crown, 

 and tapering regularly to a point ; one of the best for table or field-culture, and 

 requires a very deep soil. Per pkt., 5 . ^ 



Improved Long Orange. Similar to the above in form, but is larger, and of a deeper 



color ; one of the best for general cultivation. Per pkt, 5 20 



Altringham. Flesh bright and lively, crisp and breaking in its texture ; the heart, in pro- 

 portion to the size of root, smaller than that of the Long Orange. A fine variety 

 Per pkt, 5 , 5 



Large White Belgian. Very large, and valuable for field-culture. Per pkt, 5 ... 15 



Large Orange Belgian. Similar to above, except in color. Per pkt, 5 . . .15 



Celery (APIUM GRAVEOLENS). 

 German, Seleri. French, Celeri. Spanish, Apia. 



Celery is one of the most popular salads used in this country. Succeeds well throughout the 

 Northern and Middle States, and, in the vicinity of some of our large cities, is produced of remarka- 

 ble size and excellence. 



CULTURE. The seed should be sown in hotbeds in March, or in the open ground the last of 

 April or first of May ; but, when sown in the open ground, it vegetates very slowly, often remaining 

 in the ground several weeks before it comes up. A bushel or two of stable manure put in a hole in 

 the ground, against a wall or any fence facing south, and covered with a rich fine mould three or 

 four inches deep, will bring the seed up much sooner. Sufficient plants for any family may be started 

 in a large flower-pot or two, placed in a sitting-roorn, giving them plenty of air and moisture. As soon 

 as the young plants are about three inches high, prepare a small bed in the open ground, and make it 

 rich, and the earth fine. Here set out the plants for a temporary growth, placing them four inches apart. 

 This should be done carefully ; and they should be gently watered once, and protected for a day or two 

 against the sun. A bed ten feet long and four feet wide will contain three hundred plants, and, if 

 well cultivated, will more than supply the table of a common-sized family from October to May. In this 

 bed the plants should remain till the beginning or middle of July, when they should be removed into 

 trenches. Make the trenches a foot or fifteen inches deep, and a foot wide, and not less than five feet 

 apart. Lay the earth taken out of the trenches into the space in the middle, between the trenches, so 

 that it may not be washed into them by heavy rains ; for it wilj, in those cases, injure the crop by 

 covering the heart of the plants. At the bottom of the trench put some good, rich, but well-digested, 

 compost manure ; for if too fresh the Celery will be rank and pipy, or hollow, and will not keep nearly 

 as long or well. Dig this manure in well, making the earth fine'and light ; then take up the plants 

 from the temporary bed, and set them out carefully in the bottom of the trenches, six or eight inches 

 apart. 



BLANCHING. When the plants begin to grow, hoe on each side and between them with a small 

 hoe. As they grow up, earth their stems ; that is, put the earth up against the stems, but not too much 

 at a time, and always when the plants are dry. Be particular and not allow the soil to get between 

 the stems of the outside leaves and the inner one, as it is injurious to the plants. In frosty weather, 

 they should be protected by covering the tops of the trenches well with dry litter ; this should not be 

 allowed to remain longer than is absolute 1 / necessary : it is well to cover the whole with boards to 

 shed the rain. 



White Solid. Large, strong-growing variety ; clear white, solid, and crisp. One of the best 



for market or general use. Per pkt., 10 30 



Seymour's Superb White. A large-sized, vigorous-growing variety. Stalks white, round, 



very crisp, and perfectly solid ; considered one of the best. Per pkt., 10 . .30 



Boston Market. A medium-sized, white variety; hardy, crisp, succulent, and mild-flavored. 



A variety much grown by market-gardeners about Boston. Per pkt., 25. 50 



Cole's Crystal White. A fine variety for general use ; dwarf, solid, crisp, and fine flavored. 



Per pkt., 10 30 



Cole's Defiance Red. This is a comparatively new sort ; medium-sized, solid, dark-red color. 



Per pkt., 10 35 



Cole's Superb Dwarf Red. One of the best; dwarf, crisp, and fine flavored. Perpkt, TO, 35 



Hood's Dwarf Imperial. A stout-growing, very compact, solid, and hardy variety, of supe- 

 rior flavor, and distinct habit. Per pkt., 25. 



Sealey's Leviathan Celery. A very large, solid, white variety; highly recommended. 



Per pkt, 10 . 35 



Laing's Improved Mammoth Red. This is considered the largest variety yet produced; 

 specimens under good cultivation having attained the extraordinary weight of eight 

 to ten pounds, and, at the same time, perfectly solid. It is nearly perennial in i's 

 habit, as it will not run to seed the first season. Color bright red ; flavor unsur- 

 passed, if equalled. Per pkt., 10 40 



Nonesuch Red (Ivery's). A very late variety; remaining fit for use late in the spring. 



Very fine flavor ; solid and crisp ; one of the best Per pkt, 10 . . . .40 



Manchester Red. A large, strong-growing variety ; not so compact at heart as some, yet 



grown largely for market ; excellent for soups or stewing. Per pkt, 10 . . .40 



Turner's Incomparable. Dwarf white variety, of stiff, close habit ; solid, crisp, and juicy. 

 Said to keep in good order later in the season than any other variety ; highly 

 recommended. Per pkt., 10 . . 40 



